Griffin Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has been recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for its commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Griffin Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has been certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), recognizing Griffin’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help individuals with pulmonary health conditions (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Pulmonary rehabilitation includes exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.
To earn accreditation, Griffin Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
For more information about Griffin Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation, visit www.griffinhealth.org/treatments/pulmonary-rehabilitation.
About Griffin Health
Griffin Health is a not-for-profit health care system that includes the award-winning Griffin Hospital, an independent community teaching hospital located in Derby, Connecticut and its integrated medical practice Griffin Faculty Physicians. Griffin Health is leading the person-centered care movement in the U.S. worldwide with its subsidiary Planetree International that operates in 29 countries across the globe transforming health care organizations with a proven framework for performance improvement through consumer engagement and empowerment, family presence and involvement, enhanced communication and information sharing, healing healthcare facility design, and caregiver support. Griffin has garnered national recognition for its proactive and holistic approach to healthcare, tailored to the needs of individuals and their families. Griffin Hospital has been listed as one of the “World’s Best Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine for six consecutive years (2019-2024), awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care™ by Planetree International, and was named one of “Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals” the highly reputable healthcare specialty publication Becker’s Hospital Review for continued focus on equity, patient satisfaction, innovation, and improving the health needs of the surrounding community. For more information, visit griffinhealth.org.
About AACVPR
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about AACVPR at www.aacvpr.org.